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BC04 UET

2004 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

135,081 mi
Last recorded135,081 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 UET
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 135,081 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe on ABS pump starting to corrod (marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 135,078 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear track rod outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe on ABS pump starting to corrod (marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 134,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 134,200 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 132,982 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 132,981 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 131,805 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm, rose joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes from master cylinder to abs pump, marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 131,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm, rose joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes from master cylinder to abs pump, marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 129,660 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose joint play & boot perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 128,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at front of under tray marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 brake pipes corroded from master cylinder to abs pump marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 126,970 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 124,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring deformed (1.6 (e))

secondary bonnet catch deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2017 121,873 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2016 113,116 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 103,397 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 89,865 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 81,732 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2012 74,623 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 62,959 miles

Both front and rear braking disc's are worn

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Plastic undertrays and sill trims fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Jul 2010 53,897 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 17 Jul 2009 47,428 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2008 39,624 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 32,065 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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BC04 UET is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 77,784 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC04 UET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 22 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BC04 UET is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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